Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkPad T540p

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The Lenovo ThinkPad T540p notebook with the components described below has been awarded the status of certified for Ubuntu.

Please note that for pre-installed systems:

The system is available in some regions with a special image of Ubuntu pre-installed by the manufacturer. It takes advantage of the hardware features for this system and may include additional software. You should check when buying the system whether this is an option.

Standard images of Ubuntu may not work at all on the system or may not work well, though Canonical and computer manufacturers will try to certify the system with future standard releases of Ubuntu.

Ubuntu 12.04.5 LTS 64-bit

Certification notes

Active Hard Drive Protection

Accelerometer and associated Active Hard Drive Protection are not working properly on this system.

Hybrid Video

Some versions of this system come with two different graphics processors: an Intel UMA on-board adapter and an additional GPU from either nVidia or ATI. On this system, only the Intel graphics chip has been tested and certified. The use of the additional GPU is not supported for this release.

Lock screen key

The "Lock screen key" was defined to Super + L on this system, you could use Ctrl + Alt + L instead, or change the hotkey definition to Super + L in System Settings -> Keyboard -> Shortcuts -> System

Wireless key cannot control Bluetooth

Bluetooth could not be controlled by the wireless key on this system. To switch it on and off , please use the Bluetooth indicator.

BIOS

Lenovo: GMET62N1 (2.10 ) (Legacy)

Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS 64-bit

Certification notes

Hybrid Video

Some versions of this system come with two different graphics processors: an Intel UMA on-board adapter and an additional GPU from either nVidia or ATI. On this system, only the Intel graphics chip has been tested and certified. The use of the additional GPU is not supported for this release.

Microphone Mute Key

Microphone mute key does not work on this system. To switch on and off microphone input, please use Sound Settings.